ASUS VivoBook S14 S430

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Date Published: 25 Apr 2025

Intel Core i7-8565U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
1000GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i7-8565U

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
323 x 226 x 18 mm (12.72" x 8.90" x 0.71")

Weight
1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

2x USB Type-A
2.0

HDMI

Card Reader
Micro SD

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
4.2

Audio jack
combo audio / microphone jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD 720p

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers

Security Lock slot

Gifts
Mouse Pad

Gifts
HDMI Cable and USB Type-C Cable

Portability

ASUS VivoBook S14 S430

12.72" x 8.90" x 0.71" Dimensions

1.40 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +5% Weight

Review

ASUS VivoBook S14 S430 in-depth review

This is the last device from the newest VivoBook S-series to come on our desk. After the S15 S530 and S13 S330, today we are taking a look at ASUS VivoBook S14 S430 in what is potentially one of the great and budget-friendly multimedia devices. From what we know from the other two devices, we are expecting to see a good blend between premium features, cost-cutting, and hardware, capable of decent performance.With that said, the VivoBook S14 S430 is available with the entire range of Core iX Whiskey Lake CPUs - from the Core i3-8145U to Core i5-8265U and finally the flagship of Intel ULV processors (by the time of writing this review) - the Core i7-8565U. Additionally, ASUS is offering you a laptop with an IPS display, NVMe SSD drive, and an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX150 or the MX13[...]

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Pros

Very good battery life
Thin and light bezel-less design
Very high contrast and decent brightness (BOE NV140FHM-N49)
It doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (BOE NV140FHM-N49)
Barely audible under heavy load
Decent upgradability options

Cons

Not very high-quality plastic on the base
Narrow color coverage - 53% of sRGB (BOE NV140FHM-N49)
Lacks USB Type-C charging

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

ASUS VivoBook S14 S430 is a budget-friendly multimedia notebook that comes in a good variety of configurations aimed to please almost every need. In addition to that it is fairly easy to get inside and upgrade - take a look.Check out all ASUS VivoBook S14 S430 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.1. Remove the bottom plate Removing the bottom plate is as casual as ever - remove all 9 Phillips-head screws and pry it up, using a plastic tool, a guitar pick or the Force. Taking a look at the insides shows us a neatly packaged product wit[...]